Honourable Lady Inaugurates National Autism Centre

T TV Sunday 05/February/2023 08:11 AM
By: Times TV

 Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, inaugurated the Ministry of Social Development’s National Autism Centre in Al Khoud, Wilayat of Al Seeb, Muscat.

Considered to be the first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman, the National Autism Centre embodies the principle of strategic partnership between the Ministry of Social Development and Oman LNG. It is designed to provide cutting-edge rehabilitation and treatment services for autistic individuals across all ages from toddlerhood to adulthood, using the latest programmes to enable social inclusion and independence.

Her Highness the Honourable Lady visited the Centre’s different halls and facilities showcasing the services offered to beneficiaries, including behavioural therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, as well as vocational rehabilitation.